Mastering Cyber [RISK], Together.

Level 1: [RISK] Translator [Foundations]

• Interview a peer on a control or recent incident; submit notes ( ≥ 300 words)
• Produce a one-page "jargon → plain language" rewrite of a security control
• Deliver 5-6 minute talk translating technical risk to business impact
• Complete one Table Topics incident prompt ( ≥ 2 minutes)
• Receive two evaluations averaging ≥ 3/5 for clarity and relevance
• Attend ≥ 2 meetings and serve once as Timer or Grammarian

Level 2: [RISK] Analyst [Applied]

• Perform a mini risk analysis (asset, threat, vuln, likelihood, impact, options)
• Create a risk register entry with owner, treatment, and review date
• Present finding in an 8-10 minute talk with a simple visual (1-3 slides)
• Serve as Topic Master once; craft 5 scenario prompts
• Evaluate one peer, focusing on technical clarity and risk framing
• Average ≥ 3.5/5 across evaluation rubrics; no single category below 3/5

Level 3: [RISK] Communicator [Board-ready]

• Develop a 6-8 slide board brief: risk appetite tie-in, treatment options, cost-benefit
• Deliver a 10-12 minute presentation + 5 minute Q&A to a mixed panel
• Mentor a new Tech member through Level 1 completion (mentor log required)
• Serve as [RISK]Master of the Day once to run a full meeting
• Contribute one reusable artifact (template/checklist) to the Chapter
• Average ≥ 4/5 across panel rubrics; Q&A score ≥ 4/5

Level 1: [RISK] Leader-in-Training [Foundations]

• Write and present a one-page board memo on a top-3 risk (5-6 minutes)
• Participate in Table Topics debate: invest vs accept vs transfer
• Serve as Grammarian or Timer once; model concise executive language
• Tow evaluations averaging ≥3/5 for executive presence and clarity

Level 2: Crisis Communicator [Applied]

• Lead a mock crisis briefing with rolling updates (10 minutes) and stakeholder asks
• Evaluate a Tech or Biz speaker, providing actionable executive framing feedback
• Serve as Topic Master; prepare 5 crisis prompts aligned to your sector
• Average ≥ 3.5/5 across rubrics (decision quality, clarity, time control)

Level 3: Boardroom [RISK]Master [Strategic]

• Deliver a 12-15 minute keynote on cyber risk strategy and value realization
• Mentor a Tech or Biz member to their Level 2 completion
• Serve one term as President or VP Education, or run a Chapter initiative
• Publish a 2-3 page playbook (e.g., board reporting cadence or crisis comms)
• Average ≥ 4/5 across panel rubrics; stakeholder Q&A ≥ 4/5

Level 1: [RISK] Advocate [Foundations]

• Interview a security peer about a register item; summarize business impact (≥ 300 words)
• Deliver a 5-6 minute talk linking business KPIs to cyber risk
• Complete one Table Topics compliance scenario (≥ 2 minutes)
• Tow evaluations averaging ≥ 3/5 for accessibility and relevance

Level 2: [RISK] Instigator [Applied]

• Draft a treatment plan with cost, timeline, owner, success metrics
• Serve as Meeting Evaluator once; focus on clarity and stakeholder alignment
• Present a 8-10 minute business case comparison (accept vs mitigate vs transfer)
• Average ≥ 3/5 across evaluation rubrics

Level 3: [RISK] Influencer [Change-maker]

• Deliver an 8-12 minute persuasive case for cyber investment, including ROI/VOI
• Mentor a new Bix member through Level 1 completion
• Lead a PR or membership campaign; report outcomes at a meeting
• Create a reusable briefing or worksheet for non-technical teams
• Average ≥ 4/5 across panel rubrics